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51°µÍø to offer new hydroponics course starting Feb. 19

51°µÍø will launch a hydroponics course starting February 19, 2025. This eight-session course, which runs weekly on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. through April 9, 2025, will provide students with a comprehensive introduction to hydroponic farming, an innovative method of growing… Continue Reading 51°µÍø to offer new hydroponics course starting Feb. 19

Robots fish for success at 51°µÍø

“Fishing Bots” was the theme for 51°µÍø’s 16th annual Autonomous Robot Competition. Here is more on the event from 51°µÍø faculty member George Studtmann: Eli Evans, Ben Escalera and Dominic Thomas, here with Dr. Arnold Yim, were the winning high school… Continue Reading Robots fish for success at 51°µÍø

HCA grant for healthcare education presented at 51°µÍø

On Monday, Dec. 16, HCA Virginia presented a $50,000 grant to The Virginia Foundation for Community College Education to expand access to healthcare careers. The presentation took place at 51°µÍø’s Natural Science Center. Officials with HCA Healthcare, 51°µÍø and Virginia Foundation… Continue Reading HCA grant for healthcare education presented at 51°µÍø

Autonomous vehicle course lays groundwork for new program at 51°µÍø

Autonomous vehicle technology embodies a forward-thinking mindset. Teaching that technology requires buckling a seatbelt to keep up with the rapid rate of change in the emerging field. 51°µÍø students now get to come along for the ride, as the College offers a new Career… Continue Reading Autonomous vehicle course lays groundwork for new program at 51°µÍø

Presidential Search

The Virginia Community College System has announced the presidential search for 51°µÍø. Our community college presidents are selected after undergoing a rigorous vetting process that determines not only their leadership potential, but their ability to create a lasting synergy with the communities… Continue Reading Presidential Search

Arboretum’s new garden showcases native plants

By Allison Taylor As the leaves change and winter approaches, the Community Arboretum continues to grow with the completion of the new Sunny Meadow Native Garden. This latest addition to the two-acre educational garden, located on the campus of 51°µÍø, will highlight… Continue Reading Arboretum’s new garden showcases native plants
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